Brett Ireland has chosen to focus on a full-time role elsewhere within the financial services industry.
Mr Gallagher will be responsible for coordinating AIMA’s various groups and stakeholders including its executive committee, regulatory committee and education committee both locally and regionally to refine and implement the association’s strategic plans.
He has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry including more than ten years in alternative investment management.
Most recently he was chief executive of Australia and Hong Kong based fund manager Kima Capital Management, a company he co-founded.
Prior to that he was head of Australasian equities for Rand Merchant Bank where he was responsible for overseeing the Asian proprietary trading, fund of funds, ETF and structured products divisions.
AIMA chairman Paul Chadwhick said Mr Gallagher is “extremely well positioned to represent Australian hedge funds and their contribution to the financial services sector”.
“Michael brings deep knowledge of the sector, understanding of the strategic and operational challenges of running a hedge fund and the passion to make Australia a vibrant hub for hedge funds and investors,” said Mr Chadwhick.
